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New Red Wolf Pups Spark Celebration
The Red Wolf Recovery Program in North Carolina has confirmed the birth of four wild litters of Red Wolf pups on the Albemarle Peninsula, home
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Defenders Celebrates as Mining Company Signals Intent to Leave Ash Meadows
A Canadian mining company with intent to mine lithium near Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge appears to have walked away from the project. Defenders of
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FWS Withdraws Land Protection Plan Threatening Endangered Species
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today announced it is withdrawing the final Land Protection Plan for the Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge, which established an
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Right steps taken toward habitat protection for North Atlantic whales
WASHINGTON (10/06/2010) - The National Marine Fisheries Service announced today that it will revise critical habitat for North Atlantic right whales, an endangered species that
CA solar projects provide important lessons on clean energy development, water and wildlife protection
Interior Department approves first "fast-track" solar power plants Summary: The Department of the Interior approved plans for two "fast-track" solar power plants in Calif., releasing
Defenders says reforms to offshore drilling industry are a step in the right direction
WASHINGTON (09/30/2010) - The following is a statement from Richard Charter, senior policy advisor for marine programs at Defenders of Wildlife: “Today’s announcement is a
Senate bill would short-circuit Endangered Species Act protection for wolves
New legislation could set back wolf recovery, undermine federal protections for wildlife Summary: Sens. Baucus and Tester (D-MT) introduce legislation to remove federal protections for
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service “Strategic Plan” provides model for government response to climate change
Summary: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today released its final “Strategic Plan for Responding to Accelerating Climate Change.” The Service’s “Strategic Plan” identifies the
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